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Prosecutors to argue that accused King Soopers shooter is competent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — A judge in the King Soopers mass shooting will let prosecutors make their case that the suspected shooter — who's currently in a state mental health hospital — is "feigning" his condition.Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa is charged with 115 counts in the March 2021 shooting that killed 10 people, including a responding police officer. Lakewood gun violence at record high Prosecutors raised concerns that Alissa's "lack of participation in the restoration process may be voluntary" and requested to show evidence of whether that's the case, according to a ruling issued Wednesday by District Judge Ingrid S. Bakke.Bakke found a "good faith" basis to order a restoration hearing in the case, where prosecutors will give evidence on whether Alissa is competent. It could happen as soon as April 28.Prosecutors: Evidence will show suspect is competentAlissa's competency has been at stake since September 2021, when defense attorneys first raised the issue. He underwent three compe...

Missing Larimer County senior spotted near Georgetown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLO. (KDVR) — Larimer County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing Berthoud senior.Grant Steffen, 93, did not return home after an outing to Loveland Library. According to the press release, Steffen left the library around 1:10 p.m. on April 5 and was missed by his family, who called police.According to LCSO, Steffen was seen along the Interstate 70 corridor, going westbound from Georgetown around 2:40 p.m. Thursday. Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Grant Steffen, 93, has been missing since 4/5/2023. Courtesy: Larimer County Sheriff's Office 4/6/2023Police are told Steffen drives a 2007 light blue Toyota Matrix sedan with the license plate 902PEU. Steffen is described as wearing a blue LL Bean jacket, dark green wool shirt, jeans and brown shoes. He is 5 feet 10...

Groups already targeting Boebert seat in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The 2024 elections are still more than a year away, but outside groups are already targeting U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert after she nearly lost her bid for re-election against Democrat Adam Frisch last November."Colorado Point of View" analysts break down the chances of a repeat of 2022 in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.The campaign arm for the House Democrats, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released its “Districts in Play” for 2024. It targeted 33 seats the group thinks Democrats can win to retake the House, including Boebert’s seat. Denver mayor: Mike Johnston, Kelly Brough in runoff election Another group, Rocky Mountain Values, is calling on Boebert and other House Republicans to sign a pledge saying they will not cut Medicare and Social Security during debt ceiling negotiations. The group also targeted former U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner in 2020.The political analysts said the early interest in the race shows it will likely be close once again.“...

Denver weather: Weekend warm-up, 80 degrees ahead

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's weather will heat up for the next few days, reaching near or at record-high temperatures by the beginning of next week.A warm and dry pattern will settle in for the next seven days in Denver and across most of Colorado. Weather tonight: Clear, calm It will be clear and calm overnight on the Front Range, with the morning low in Denver dropping to 26 degrees. Weather tomorrow: Sunny, mild Temperatures will heat up to the mid-60s on Friday with sunshine, dry conditions and breezy winds. Looking ahead: 80 degrees next weekThe weather this weekend will be great for people who are spending time outside. Temperatures will hit the upper 60s on both Saturday and Sunday with dry weather on both days. Next week will be even warmer, with temperatures hitting 80 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday. The record high on both Tuesday and Wednesday will be in jeopardy.

BOTE opens 5th flagship Florida store in Fort Lauderdale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

Lucky for us, it’s always fun in the sun down here in South Florida. Sometimes to get to the beach, you have to lug so much stuff. Well, a new spot just opened in Fort Lauderdale that might help with this problem.Surf’s up, dudes and dudettes!Surfing might look easy, but if you get wiped out, your confidence is destroyed.Lucky for you, there’s now a stable option in SoFlo.Skye Bailey,: “A lot of people say, ‘I can’t balance on a board,’ try a BOTE board. You feel like you’re almost floating on a mattress, so you’re not going to anywhere.”I’m sorry, how do you say that again?Skye Bailey: “So it’s pronounced ‘boat.’ It’s kind of a play on words with, you know, like taking your boat out on the water. We have everything from paddleboards, to kayaks, to floats and everything else you need to get on the water.”And, at their new store in Fort Lauderdale, it’s ribbon-cutting time.Skye...

Column: Chicago White Sox are trying not to panic after a mind-numbing series against the San Francisco Giants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

The Chicago White Sox were in town long enough to unpack, get a nice meal, serve up 13 home runs to the San Francisco Giants, give infielder Hanser Alberto two relief appearances and lose two games in embarrassing fashion in front of their fans.After the briefest of homestands, the Sox packed up after a 16-6 loss to the Giants and got on a plane to Pittsburgh to start a six-game trip.If the Sox were a dating app, they’d be a quick “swipe left.” And if first impressions are lasting, this team is deep trouble.We saw enough this homestand to discover manager Pedro Grifol has no problem sticking with struggling starters or sending the same position player out to the mound twice in three days to save his bullpen.We saw Andrew Vaughn and Tim Anderson chirping at Giants pitchers who had the audacity to retire them. We learned Anderson getting himself ejected early in Wednesday’s game was OK with Grifol because he was showing “passion,” and that starter L...

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE (Associated Press)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a deadly school shooting in Nashville. A third Democrat was narrowly spared by a one-vote margin.The split votes drew accusations of racism, with lawmakers ousting Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who are both Black, while Rep. Gloria Johnson, who is white, survived the vote on her expulsion. Banishment is a move the chamber has used only a handful times since the Civil War. Most state legislatures possess the power to expel members, but it is generally reserved as a punishment for lawmakers accused of serious misconduct, not used as a weapon against political opponents.Jones, Pearson and Johnson joined in protesting last week as hundreds of protesters packed the Capi...

MTS Board launching investigation into claims against agency, Fletcher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- After a special closed-door meeting Thursday morning, the MTS Board of Directors announced they will hire outside counsel for an independent investigation into claims of sexual assault and harassment made by a former MTS employee against San Diego County Supervisor and former MTS chair Nathan Fletcher.“Mr. Fletcher failed to act in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in the best interest of MTS," said MTS Board Acting Chair Stephen Whitburn.In a lawsuit, the former employee alleges Fletcher pursued and assaulted her and then in alleged retaliation, she was fired from MTS the same day the supervisor announced a bid for state senate. Lawsuit against Supervisor Fletcher alleges sexual assault Last week, Fletcher scrubbed that plan, announcing he was going into treatment for PTSD and alcohol abuse, later announcing he will step down as supervisor next month.Fletcher said he had "consensual interactions" outside his marriage but denies any claims of assaul...

Boy, 14, among 2 arrested in deadly park shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- Two people, including a man and teenage boy, were arrested Thursday in a deadly shooting behind the North Clairemont Recreation Center, authorities said.Julian Vargas, 19, and a 14-year-old boy whom police did not name because he is a child were taken behind bars, Lt. Adam Sharki said in a news release.The incident occurred Feb. 19 around 11:50 a.m. in the 4400 block of Bannock Avenue, where officers found a man in the grassy area of the park with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body, according to police.The victim, 22-year-old Cesar Lopez-Sandoval, died at a hospital, per SDPD. Lopez-Sandoval was a San Diego-based rapper, according to his family. MTS Board launching investigation into claims against agency, Fletcher During the investigation, detectives determined Vargas and the teenage boy as suspects in the case."On April 6, 2023, at approximately 7:45 a.m., Vargas was taken into custody in the 8200 block of Camino Santa Fe and arrested per this case. At a...

Minor league pitcher calls Tatis 'cheater' after monster HR

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:50:02 GMT

A San Francisco Giants minor leaguer called Fernando Tatis Jr. a “cheater” on Twitter after the suspended San Diego Padres superstar hit a mammoth home run Wednesday night in a Triple-A game while on a rehab assignment.Kade McClure of the Sacramento River Cats responded to a tweet that included video of the homer at Sacramento's Sutter Health Park by saying, “cheater hits a homerun on a rehab assignment during a steroid suspension.”McClure deleted the tweet sometime Thursday afternoon. His tweet had received several responses from Padres fans defending Tatis and criticizing the pitcher's high ERA.Tatis is playing for the El Paso Chihuahuas on a rehab assignment while finishing the 80-game suspension he received Aug. 12 after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. He'll be eligible to join the active roster on April 20.Tatis was initially greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos after his homer off McClure, but the crowd mostly booed after he did his trademark stutter-st...